Publications by authors named "Peerzada O Ahmad"
Article Synopsis
- Pediatric thyroid disorders are increasingly diagnosed, with subclinical hypothyroidism (SCH) being the most common, found in 39% of cases among children referred for evaluation.
- The study involved 241 treatment-naïve children under 18, where data was collected on various thyroid-related metrics, and treatment decisions were made based on clinical judgment with a follow-up over a year.
- Significant factors influencing treatment included age, gender, autoantibody positivity, and family history, indicating that autoimmunity and familial links play essential roles in managing SCH and highlight the need for ongoing surveillance for congenital hypothyroidism (CH).
Prevalence and Clinical Profile of Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young among People with Diabetes Attending a Tertiary Care Centre.
Javaid Ahmad Bhat Moomin Hussain Bhat Shariq Rashid Masoodi Hilal Ahmad Peerzada Ovais Ahmad Raiz Ahmad Misgar Bashir Ahmad Ganai
Indian J Endocrinol Metab
February 2023
Article Synopsis
- Maturity onset diabetes of young (MODY) is often underdiagnosed but is critical for determining the right treatment and understanding the disease's progression, especially for younger diabetic patients.
- This study analyzed 1,094 young diabetic patients (≤35 years) to assess the prevalence and clinical characteristics of MODY, finding a 7.7% prevalence among the cohort, predominantly affecting males and characterized by leaner body types and early onset.
- The findings highlight the importance of proper diagnosis to avoid mismanagement like unnecessary insulin treatment, which can significantly impact the quality of life and healthcare costs for affected individuals.
Purpose: The lactate level is being increasingly used as a marker of severity of illness and prognosis in multitude of critical conditions. However, its role in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is not well defined.
Aim: To determine the prevalence and clinical importance along with the underlying role of metformin in lactic acidosis (LA) in patients admitted with DKA.